
BACK2K
About
Creation of a visual identity for the fictional festival BACK2K – a celebration of 2000s nostalgia. Developed as part of the Graphic Design II course at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). Team project.


Challenge
How can the excitement and visual language of the 2000s be reimagined for a modern audience? The challenge was to create a festival identity that evokes nostalgia while establishing a bold, cohesive, and recognizable brand experience.


Result
The resulting visual identity embraces the bold, playful, and intentionally kitsch aesthetics associated with early 2000s pop culture. Through vibrant colours, expressive typography, and nostalgic visual references, the branding successfully captures the festival’s carefree atmosphere and reinforces its message of Escape Adulthood. The identity was applied consistently across a range of touchpoints, including promotional posters, merchandise concepts, social media assets, and environmental graphics, creating a cohesive and memorable festival experience. The project demonstrated how nostalgia can be translated into a contemporary visual language while maintaining strong brand recognition across different media.


